Neck Pain Due to Muscle Spasm: Causes, Symptoms & Gentle Treatment
Neck Pain & Muscle Spasm Relief in Porter Ranch & Northridge, CA
Presented by Dr. Masoud Shamaeizadeh, DC
Soft Touch Chiropractic – Porter Ranch, CA
Neck muscle spasms are a common reason people experience neck pain, stiffness, headaches, and difficulty turning the head. A muscle spasm occurs when a neck muscle tightens involuntarily and has difficulty relaxing.
According to Mayo Clinic, poor posture, prolonged computer or smartphone use, injuries, and stress can contribute to neck muscle strain and pain.
What Causes Neck Muscle Spasm?Common triggers include:
- Poor posture
- Long hours at a computer
- Looking down at a phone
- Sleeping in an awkward position
- Stress and muscle tension
- Repetitive movements
- Exercise or overuse
- Whiplash or other neck injuries
The Muscle–Joint CycleA tight muscle can make normal neck movement more difficult.
Muscle Tightness → Reduced Movement → Joint Stiffness → More Muscle Guarding → Pain
This is one reason we do not look only at where it hurts. We evaluate the muscles, cervical joints, posture, movement, and neurological findings when appropriate.
Learn more about how neck pain and muscle spasms are evaluated and treated at Soft Touch Chiropractic.
Can Chiropractic Care Help?Depending on the examination findings, conservative care may include:
- Gentle chiropractic adjustment or mobilization
- Muscle stretching
- Post-isometric relaxation (PIR)
- Soft-tissue therapy
- Therapeutic exercise
- Posture correction
- Cervical traction when appropriate
You can also read about our approach to neck pain and neck spasms.
Don't Forget the Way You SleepSometimes people go to bed feeling fine and wake up with a painful, stiff neck. Prolonged positioning during sleep can strain neck muscles.
Read: Why Do I Go to Bed Feeling Fine but Wake Up With Severe Neck Pain?
Simple prevention may include keeping your neck in a comfortable neutral position, using appropriate pillow support, taking breaks from prolonged sitting, and regularly moving and stretching your neck.
When Neck Pain Needs Medical AttentionNeck pain should be medically evaluated when it is severe, follows significant trauma, persists or worsens, or occurs with symptoms such as arm or leg weakness, numbness, tingling, fever, severe headache, or loss of coordination.
Neck Pain Relief in Porter Ranch & NorthridgeAt Soft Touch Chiropractic, we look beyond the painful area. Our goal is to identify contributing muscle tightness, restricted movement, joint dysfunction, posture problems, and other musculoskeletal factors.
For additional information, visit our Soft Touch Chiropractic blog for articles about neck pain, chiropractic care, muscle spasms, posture, exercises, and injury rehabilitation.
Ready to Have Your Neck Evaluated?Soft Touch Chiropractic
Dr. Masoud Shamaeizadeh, DC
11145 Tampa Ave., Suite 14A
Northridge, CA 91326
Call: 818-831-0100
If neck pain or recurring muscle spasms are interfering with your sleep, work, exercise, or daily activities, call today to schedule an evaluation.
Gentle care. Better movement. Individualized treatment.
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